Urinary Health
& Incontinence
Urinary or bowel leakage can impact confidence, comfort, and the activities you enjoy. Changes after pregnancy, childbirth, surgery, injury, aging, or shifts in pelvic floor muscle function can affect how your bladder and bowel are controlled. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help identify the underlying cause of your symptoms and create a personalized plan to help you regain control.
Why Urinary Leakage Happens?
Your bladder and pelvic floor muscles work together every day to store and release urine. When these muscles become too weak, too tight, or are not coordinating properly, bladder symptoms may develop.
Urinary leakage can occur after pregnancy, childbirth, surgery, changes in hormones, injury, or even years of compensating for movement patterns. Pelvic floor physical therapy focuses on understanding what is contributing to your symptoms — not just treating the leak itself.
Common Bladder Symptoms We Help Treat
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
Leakage of urine during activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising.
Urge Urinary Incontinence (UUI)
Sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by involuntary leakage of urine before reaching the toilet.
Mixed Urinary Incontinence
Combination of stress and urge urinary incontinence, where individuals experience symptoms of both types.
Overflow Urinary Incontinence
Protrusion of the rectum through the anus, causing discomfort, bleeding, and difficulty with bowel movements.
Functional Urinary Incontinence
Inability to reach the toilet in time due to physical or cognitive impairments, such as mobility issues or dementia.
Transient Urinary Incontinence
Temporary loss of bladder control due to factors such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), medication side effects, or constipation.
Postpartum Urinary Incontinence
Occurs after childbirth due to weakened pelvic floor muscles or nerve damage during delivery, leading to leakage of urine with activities like coughing, sneezing, or lifting.
Each type of urinary incontinence has its own causes, symptoms, and treatment options. By understanding your specific condition and seeking appropriate medical care, you can effectively manage urinary incontinence and improve your quality of life.
- At Rise Above, we are dedicated to providing information and resources to help individuals better understand urinary incontinence and access the support they need to live confidently and comfortably.
COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED
The Rise Above Method
EVALUATION
Our physical therapists will perform a thorough head-to-toe assessment to pinpoint the root cause of your symptoms.
PLAN OF ACTION
We will create a personalized step-by-step plan based on your goals and our evaluation, including home exercises, habit changes, and a progress-tracking journal for your success.
RESULTS
We are dedicated to delivering transformative results that empower you to live confidently and free from symptoms.